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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the Examination in Public Panel for the Draft Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West be advised that Hampshire County Council:

(i) Whilst broadly supporting the overall strategy, especially with regard to proposals for South East Dorset, believes that the Plan should be strengthened by the inclusion of a policy that makes major development proposals conditional upon the timely provision of necessary infrastructure and gives recognition to the substantial funding support required from Central Government.

(ii) Is concerned that the general approach towards accommodating future travel demands, including that arising from major development, appears to rely almost exclusively on non-car modes of transport and on unspecified demand management measures.

(iii) Considers that the Plan, or the Implementation Plan, should incorporate a detailed list of critical transport infrastructure requirements, which is required to properly assess the implications of proposed major development.

(iv) Reiterates the concerns previously expressed to strategic planning authorities in Dorset about the possible implications of development on traffic flows within Hampshire, and therefore reserves its position in relation to the appropriate scale of future development in South East Dorset, pending receipt and analysis of further technical information.

(v) Proposes that the A34 (via the A31/M27/M3) should be included in the Inter-Regional Road Network, as a key link between South East Dorset and the West Midlands.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aim 2 (Stewardship of the Environment) of the Corporate Strategy by helping to safeguard the environment of Hampshire.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Not to respond to the consultation on the Draft Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor J K Glen

976Decn/AP